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Program Manger, Avenidas Rainbow Collective
Program Manger, Avenidas Rainbow CollectiveAVENIDAS • Palo Alto, CA, US
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Program Manger, Avenidas Rainbow Collective

Program Manger, Avenidas Rainbow Collective

AVENIDAS • Palo Alto, CA, US
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview

Reporting to the Center Director, the ARC Program Manager independently develops, delivers and evaluates ARC programing, workshops and other enrichment activities, exercising considerable program oversight and reasonable discretion. This position is responsible for developing, controlling and monitoring the ARC program budget. The PM will represent ARC to outside groups and allies as an Avenidas representative, educating and informing the community about available services and conducting community outreach. Duties may require evening and weekend hours. The Program Manager will support DEIB efforts at Avenidas.

Essential Job Functions

  • Oversee and implement the planning of programs and services delivered to the participants in ARC.
  • Recruit, train, and manage contractors and volunteers, ensuring that contractors and volunteers are educated and demonstrate LGBTQ+ competency. Address issues as they arise.
  • Attend meetings, as the designated Avenidas representative, held by Santa Clara County social service agencies and other related professional groups and community partners to discuss strategic goals and program content.
  • Provide community liaison and outreach services for LGBTQ+ matters (such as planning for Silicon Valley Pride, Avenidas Pride, local flag-raising ceremonies, and networking with peer professionals).
  • Provide culturally appropriate training on working with LGBTQ+ older adults to community professionals.
  • Plan, resource, and execute social, educational, wellness, and cultural humility training events, as well as a variety of outdoor activities, clubs, and other recreational activities for program participants.
  • Create and deliver the monthly ARC program calendar.
  • Coordinate with other Avenidas Program Managers to ensure inclusive programming, collaboration, and intra-agency referrals.
  • Provide program event information to marketing in advance for Avenidas social media, e-blasts, and print ads. Work with the VP of Marketing and Communications for ARC features in the quarterly newsletter. Manage the ARC Instagram and Facebook pages.
  • Track registrations, attendance, outreach contacts, and other required statistics.
  • Complete quarterly and any other required reports for timely submission to the County and / or other funders as indicated. Input monthly statistical data directly into the Monthly Service Report.
  • Make referrals to Avenidas social work services as appropriate.
  • Monitor wellness, as well as emotional and / or social outcomes through participant satisfaction surveys, interviews, and other mechanisms.
  • Develop and monitor program budget, explain variances, and make adjustments to programming accordingly.
  • Attend the Program Manager's meetings, weekly supervisory sessions, and other agency meetings as requested.

Secondary Job Functions

  • Attend training programs and educational seminars as approved by supervisor.
  • Assist with grant / funding requests as needed
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Requirements :

    Commitment to Avenidas mission, purpose, and values.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of successful decision-
  • making for program matters.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work as a member of varying teams of professionals.
  • Experience in activity or recreation program planning and execution, event planning, and / or hospitality services.
  • Experience in working with both older adults and the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Demonstrated competency in inclusion-fluency and resource knowledge, with emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, but not to the exclusion of other groups.
  • Shows initiative and demonstrates due diligence in completing tasks.
  • Able to problem-solve with supervisor and professional colleagues in a productive, constructive manner.
  • Demonstrated organizational and financial responsibility skills.
  • Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent community building and community liaison work.
  • Excellent client advocacy skills.
  • Experience with supporting and fostering community partnerships.
  • Driver’s License : CA driver's license with auto insurance.
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